Global Inclusion Forum: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities - August 20-23, 2026

 

Welcome to The Global Inclusion Forum, 2026: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities!

The world needs a new, multi-cultural model of inclusive business, education, and governing. Be a part of reshaping the future. Join scholars, practitioners, and organizations from around the world in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 20-23, 2026, for the Global Inclusion Forum: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities. This important international conference is dedicated to fostering the next wave of inclusion scholarship and practice. We aim to move beyond conventional Western models to foreground culturally grounded, global perspectives from the Global Majority, offering a critical theoretical intervention in the field. Together, we will set an agenda for equity and belonging that truly reflects the world by engaging directly with the paradoxes, contradictions, and unresolved tensions of global inclusion. The Forum is not a typical academic event—it is an intimate, high-engagement forum designed to maximize deep connection and co-creation. To foster transformative inclusion and build a truly vibrant community, the number of participants is strictly limited to 60. This unique, small-scale format ensures every voice is heard, offering unparalleled opportunities for interactivity, surfacing underrepresented narratives, co-creating practical pathways, and leaving with a network of global collaborators. REGISTER HERE The Forum is dedicated to a global discussion of inclusion that both encompasses and extends beyond Western frameworks. The conference program will offer a dynamic mix of sessions and activities, including interactive presentations, Labs, engaging addresses, and valuable networking opportunities. The intellectual core of the Forum takes place over three days (August 21-23*) dedicated to advancing critical scholarly and practical interventions. *Important Note on Day 1 (Thursday, August 20): On the first day of the Forum, private Chapter Development Workshops (invitation-only) for the Global Handbook of Inclusion authors will be held during the day. The conference officially begins for all registered attendees with the Evening Opening Reception and Networking Events, with presentations beginning on Day 2.  

What the Conference Will Explore:

• Locally grounded frameworks for redefining inclusion
• Regional principles for inclusive higher education
• Culturally rooted and equitable business models
• A new research agenda driven by regional voices and methods
• Actionable strategies for inclusion in policy and practice
• Inclusive leadership and representation in language, education, and institutions
• Practical inclusion toolkits for implementing inclusion across sectors
• Diverse models of leadership across cultures and generations
• Strategies for inclusive development in urban, rural, and migratory contexts

Learn More:

• Book: Learn about the forthcoming Edward Elgar book, The Global Handbook of Inclusion, which is linked to the Forum. (See The Global Handbook of Inclusion tab)
• Conference Registration: Find details on submission tracks, deadlines, and registration. (See the Conference Registration tab)
• FAQs: Find answers to common questions about the Forum, logistics, and the associated book. (See the FAQs tab)
• Contact Us: Reach out to the organizing committee with any inquiries at [email protected].

Get to Know Sasin

Sasin School of Management is proud to host the Global Inclusion Forum: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities, recognizing areas like Asia and the Global South’s emerging leadership in inclusive business and education as the world undergoes significant change. Sasin is recognized as a global leader in inclusive education in Asia, and this event aligns with its commitment to fostering an agenda for equity and belonging that truly reflects the world. Generously supported by the Sasin School of Management under its IDEALS policy, we are committed to keeping participation costs significantly low to promote widespread access and diverse participation. Learn more about IDEALS at Sasin’s IDEALS page or contact us at [email protected]. You may also reach out to Dr. Drew B. Mallory, Sasin Inclusion Ambassador at [email protected] to inquire about contributing directly to the Forum’s developing agenda.  

Co-Sponsorship and Partners

The Global Inclusion Forum is kindly co-sponsored by the host, Sasin School of Management, along with the University Strategic Research Area: ‘Democracy, Societal Organisation and Governance’ (University of South-Eastern Norway), the Center for Inclusive Leadership (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University), and the East-West Psychological Science Research Center (Chulalongkorn University).